May 12 Community Missed a court date? Louisville amnesty program could help avoid jail time People charged with low-level offenses have the opportunity to avoid jail time if they’re facing arrest for missing their court dates. By Yasmine Jumaa May 12 Community Missed a court date? Louisville amnesty program could help Yasmine Jumaa
May 8 Local News Louisville jail contract worker accused of drug smuggling Marissa Brown faces several charges, including possession of a controlled substance and smuggling contraband. By Roberto Roldan May 8 Local News Louisville jail contract employee accused of drug smuggling Roberto Roldan
Mar 28 Metro Louisville Eighth person dies in Metro Corrections custody since November A person died in the custody of Metro Corrections early Monday morning. This is the eighth death since late November and second this month. By Yasmine Jumaa Mar 28 Metro Louisville Eighth person dies in Metro Corrections custody since November Yasmine Jumaa
Mar 22 Metro Louisville Louisville mayor appoints new Metro Corrections director The troubled Louisville Metro Department of Corrections will have a new leader in April. Mayor Greg Fischer chose a department veteran. By Yasmine Jumaa Mar 22 Metro Louisville Louisville mayor appoints new Metro Corrections director Yasmine Jumaa
Jan 22 Metro Louisville Union, Mayor Fischer announce agreement on pay increase for Metro Corrections officers The agreement includes an 8% pay hike for sworn officers and an increase in starting salary to $44,346. By Breya Jones Jan 22 Metro Louisville Union, Fischer reach agreement on pay hike for corrections officers Breya Jones
Jan 9 Metro Louisville Another person dies while in custody in Louisville Metro Corrections A person held at the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections died Sunday morning after being found unresponsive in the medical housing unit, according to jail officials. By Jess Clark Jan 9 Metro Louisville Another person dies while in custody in Louisville Metro Corrections Jess Clark
Jun 17 Local News Fired Corrections Officers Sue City, Director The two fired Louisville Metro Corrections employees whose names were brought up last week in association with threats made against the corrections director have filed a lawsuit against the Metro Government and the director. The lawsuit includes separate claims of retaliation on the part of the director, and defamation. Former Major Robert Dietz and former […] By Stephanie Crosby Jun 17 Local News Fired Corrections Officers Sue City, Director Stephanie Crosby
Jun 10 Local News Corrections Chief Under Police Protection After Threats Louisville Metro Corrections Chief Mark Bolton is receiving 24-hour protection from police after receiving threats on his cell phone and finding damage done to his car. The police protection has been in place for about a month, and started shortly after Bolton fired two members of his command team. Major Robert Dietz and Deputy Director […] By Stephanie Crosby Jun 10 Local News Corrections Chief Under Police Protection After Threats Stephanie Crosby